Shockey was not playing 100% but he was def. a big step up from the back up tight end. Shockey had a pretty good game. 5 catches for 50 yards, a long of 21. Carolina tends to have problems with covering TE's.
I agree with some of the things hepcat is saying, however I am not near as confident (wish I was).
The key to this game is the RUN GAME. I posted this in another thread as well. Jake will not kill anyone without having a play action. It is not because he is not accurate but rather a lack of pocket presence. With a steady run game, if gives Jake an extra 1-2 seconds. This helps him tremendously. Give Steve Smith 4-6 seconds to run a route and he will usually find space to catch the ball.
Arizona must at least ATTEMPT to run the ball, otherwise it could be a long afternoon. We have a good defense and if the Cards get to be too one-dimensional it will allow our D to just rush the hell out of Warner. I think he is kind of like Jake, if he is pressured he tends to make an errant throw.
Another key is who gets the early lead. Carolina def. loves the ball control offense and wants to dominate the Time of Possession and also play field position games. If Carolina gets a 2 possession lead early, it can really hurt.
I really do wish the Cardinals luck this season!
A quick fact about Adrian Wilson (he went to my high school, HP Andrews) - He did not play football until his junior year of high school and was offered a full scholarship to NC State the same season.
Go Panthers!
I agree with some of the things hepcat is saying, however I am not near as confident (wish I was).
The key to this game is the RUN GAME. I posted this in another thread as well. Jake will not kill anyone without having a play action. It is not because he is not accurate but rather a lack of pocket presence. With a steady run game, if gives Jake an extra 1-2 seconds. This helps him tremendously. Give Steve Smith 4-6 seconds to run a route and he will usually find space to catch the ball.
Arizona must at least ATTEMPT to run the ball, otherwise it could be a long afternoon. We have a good defense and if the Cards get to be too one-dimensional it will allow our D to just rush the hell out of Warner. I think he is kind of like Jake, if he is pressured he tends to make an errant throw.
Another key is who gets the early lead. Carolina def. loves the ball control offense and wants to dominate the Time of Possession and also play field position games. If Carolina gets a 2 possession lead early, it can really hurt.
I really do wish the Cardinals luck this season!
A quick fact about Adrian Wilson (he went to my high school, HP Andrews) - He did not play football until his junior year of high school and was offered a full scholarship to NC State the same season.
Go Panthers!